About Thomas W.

I can help beginners get started or coach advanced students who are preparing for auditions.

About Thomas

Thomas J. W. is an active music teacher, composer, adjudicator, and clinician in the greater Philadelphia area. He has over fifteen years experience as a concert band director, marching band director, jazz improvisation instructor, choral director, private instructor, and marching drill writer. His directing career has included small rural band programs, small metro programs, large high-achieving suburban programs, and non-profit youth bands. In addition to his band compositions, he also has over forty unpublished vocal arrangements to his credit, most written for use with collegiate men's a cappella groups. Thomas taught over 600 online and local private music lessons in 2016.

Thomas has a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education from The Pennsylvania State University. He holds a teaching certificate in the states of Pennsylvania

and New Jersey and has taught at the secondary level in both states. In addition to both instrumental and choral ensembles at Penn State, Thomas was a student leader in the Penn State Blue Band and a member of the brass section of the Cadets of Bergen County Drum and Bugle Corps in 1993 and 1994. He served as an Associate Director of the Warren Junior Military Band of Youngstown, Ohio from 1995 to 2005. He also served as a visual staff member for the renowned North Penn Marching Knights of Lansdale, PA for one season in 2004.

He is a current adjudicator with Drum Corps International and Cavalcade of Bands. He is a member of MENC, PMEA, NJMEA, ASCAP, CASA, Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia, and the National Band Association. He appeared in the Marquis Who's Who Among American Educators in 2004 and 2005, an honor rarely bestowed upon teachers, as students who appear in the Who's Who Among American High School Students must nominate them. He currently is a music teacher at the Center for Performing and Fine Arts of the PA Leadership Charter School in West Chester, PA and resides in Downingtown, PA with his wife and two sons.

Thomas will happily work with students on the autism spectrum or students with ADD.

*** Lesson Details ***My lessons are tailored to the needs and interests of each student. If a student is involved in school music ensembles, we will work with their lesson books from school in addition to material outside of the books, including SmartMusic, Noteflight, and teacher-created materials. We will focus on building proper tone production and individual technique - something that often is difficult to learn in a large ensemble setting.

I am capable of starting a beginner student on any band instrument including percussion, any classical string instrument (violin, viola, cello, string bass), and piano. I can begin a student on drum set and work with them through their first method book, but I would then recommend they find a specialized drum set teacher after a period of six to twelve months.

For advanced students, I work from selected conservatory etude books on developing advanced skills and can work with students on audition pieces for honors bands/orchestras or college auditions.

My lessons are a half-hour once a week, with the option of working for 45 minutes or 60 minutes.

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About Bobby S.

About Bobby

I am a jazz trumpeter, improviser, and composer as well as an avid listener and enthusiastic educator. I maintain an active performance schedule playing improvised music as well as funk, soul, afro-beat, reggae, hip-hop, and American folk music. In addition to trumpet, I have experience performing and recording on slide trumpet, trombone, baritone horn, and french horn. I write and arrange music for my own groups and regularly write and record horn arrangements for folk, pop, and reggae groups. I have attended Berklee College of Music and Ithaca College, and I have a Master's degree in jazz trumpet performance from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston.

I have over nine years of experience working with students ages 7 to adult. I have worked both from my home studio and though several public and community music school program

s including the Hudson Arts Alliance in Hudson, MA, the Kittredge Elementary School in North Andover, MA, and the Performing Arts Center of Metro West in Framingham, MA. I have studied jazz performance with trumpet greats John McNeil and Walter White, improvisation with jazz gurus David Schumacher and Jerry Bergonzi, and George Russell's Lydian Chromatic Concept of Tonal Organization with master composer and theorist Ben Schwendener.

As an educator, my aim is to inspire in my students an enthusiasm for the artistic performance of music of any style. I strive to convey my own excitement for the art to young trumpeters and improvisers, and I have worked to encourage self-motivation and a longstanding interest in musical self-expression in elementary through high school students and adults. I have experience performing many styles of music from jazz and experimental improvised music to funk, reggae, and afro-beat, and I use my knowledge of divergent genres to encourage creative experimentation and convey the expressive artistic elements shared by all music. As an improviser I am particularly interested in teaching the theory and philosophy of spontaneous composition and musical communication.

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Elie K. October 3, 2018·Trombone·In home

My son really enjoyed his first lesson! Bobby was very supportive and encouraging.

Walter S. September 25, 2018·Trumpet·In home

Bobby was very patience,and an excellent instructor .We were on the same page.

Alice W. June 13, 2018·Trumpet·In home

My 11 yo son has been taking trumpet lessons with Bobby for about half a year now. We are so glad to have found Bobby, as he is an extremely professional, knowledgeable and dedicated instructor. He is always timely and thorough with his lessons. Bobby finds music pieces which are just challenging enough for my son, and my son seems to enjoy his time with Bobby. I also like his balance between teaching music theory and instrument instruction. Bobby explains concepts clearly, and relates well to my son, with a sense of humor and patience. My son has clearly improved in just a few months, and we cannot be happier!

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Bobby S.

Brooklyn, NY 11207

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About Karl K.

25 years of professional experience in the fields of solo, chamber music, orchestral, opera and commercial. I will teach you sound production, articulation, style and repertoire, basic and extended techniques. 10 years+ of college teaching experience.

About Karl

Will travel further than listed by special arrangement (call take lessons to inquire) - especially via easy public transit. Professional internationally touring musician for 20+ years, Classical, Broadway, Experimental, Early music. Bachelor of Music; Norwegian State Academy, Master's of Music; Mannes College of Music, Doctor of Musical Arts; Stony Brook University (expected completion Spring 2015). Faculty positions held at Rowan University, NJ, University of Tennessee, TN, University of Akron, OH, International Festival Institute, TX, Siena Summer Music, Siena, Italy

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James September 4, 2018·Bridge·Online

GREAT

Alison September 1, 2018·Bridge·Online

Our first lesson was very informative. I am looking forward to our next lesson.

Karl K.

Karl K.

About Phillip M.

I use a variety of materials to best fit what the student needs and would like to get out of taking lessons. I enjoy teaching and playing music and I try to make sure my students have fun as well!

About Phillip

Hello! My name is Phillip M. and I have been playing the Horn for 15 years now. I started back in elementary school and haven't looked back since. After high school, I went to Central Michigan University where I earned my Bachelor of Music in Horn Performance while studying under Dr. Bruce Bonnell. While I was at CMU, I performed with the Symphony Band, Wind Symphony, Symphonic Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Marching Band, Horn Choir, and a Horn Quartet. I then went to Western Illinois University where I studied under Dr. Randall Faust and earned my Masters in Horn Performance. While at WIU I performed with the Wind Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Brass Ensemble, and Horn Ensemble. I also played with several local organizations while at WIU including the Quincy Symphony Orchestra, Monmouth Civic Orchestra, Quincy Community Theatre, and

the Knox-Galesburg Symphony. I also have solo experience and have put on a junior recital, senior recital, two graduate recitals, and I performed the Hindemith Horn Sonata with the WIU Symphony Orchestra as a Concerto Competition winner as well as participate in many horn studio recitals during my college career. I am now living in Rochester Hills where I have been teaching private lessons, teaching Horn sectionals to local schools, and performing in several local orchestras including the Oakland Symphony Orchestra and Macomb Symphony Orchestra. I am willing and happy to teach all levels of musicians and I hope you consider me if you are interested.

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Hayley June 1, 2018·French Horn·In home

Good communication prior to first lesson. Punctual, knowledgeable. My daughter enjoyed the lesson. Looking forward to seeing how she progresses.

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Phillip M.

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About Chris H.

Personalized and methodical instruction for musical progress on their instrument.

About Chris

My name is Chris, and I have been playing trumpet for over twenty years. I grew up in the TX public schools and was a two time TMEA All-State Musician. I hold three degrees in music from accredited universities: DMA at UGA, MM at UT-Austin, BM at NDSU. I enjoy teaching and helping others, and have a patient, kind approach to working with people. Music is a wonderful gift that we can all share in, and I am happy to pass on what I have gained from my musical experiences.

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Rhys B. August 29, 2018·Trumpet·In home

My son is a high school senior taking lessons from Dr. Heldt. The lesson went very well. My son is very happy to have such a kind and experienced teacher. So glad we found him!

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Chris H.

Online

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$30
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About Anne C.

French horn is a unique instrument and learning the ins and outs of playing can be as unique as the student. With over 13 years of experience learning and playing the horn, I understand the difficulties of starting and continuing to master the art of horn playing and have experienced, first-hand, many approaches and schools of thought toward playing this instrument. I will take the time to trouble shoot what you need to improve and become a better horn player.

About Anne

I have been playing horn for over 12 years, and am currently working on graduate studies. I have worked with students ranging in abilities, from early middle school through undergraduate students. I am comfortable adapting teaching methods in order to optimize a student's needs.

Having worked through many of them myself, I am no stranger to the common challenges young horn players face during development.

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Anne C.

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Anne C.

Online

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$50
/ 30-min

About Brennan J.

Students can expect focused instruction from an experienced professional horn player and doubler who is proficient in both typical horn repertoire (orchestral, solo) and atypical avenues for horn playing (jazz, Latin jazz, funk/soul).

About Brennan

Hi! I am a multi-instrumentalist professional musician and composer/arranger and I am capable and happy to teach all levels of students anything they would like to know or improve on. I specialize in low brass, especially bass trombone and euphonium, but I can teach all brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, French horn, euphonium, tuba, and all of the obscure ones) to any player, and I can also teach improvisation, composition, arranging, orchestration, and Sibelius notation software. I can also teach the basics of synthesis and keyboard synthesizer playing techniques.

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Brennan J.

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Brennan J.

Online

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$25
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About Jennie G.

As your teacher, I strive to create a comfortable and fun learning environment for students. The most important part of lessons is learning to love music, and appreciate the benefits of learning a new skill and instrument. I understand that every student is unique, and I make a special effort to teach using the strategies that work best for each individual student. Learning to play the French horn can be a benefit to you throughout your life. Schedule with me today, and find out just how exciting learning the French horn can be!

About Jennie

I have a BA in Music Education from Michigan State University, and experience teaching private and public school music lessons for over 10 years. I taught elementary band and orchestra for Arlington Public Schools in Arlington, VA for 6 years. I have taught private lessons on French horn, trumpet, euphonium, guitar and piano. I have extensive experience performing on the french horn, mostly for local and professional brass ensembles and for church and community events. Most of my years of study took place with Rob Craven, hornist in the United State Army Band, and Edwin Thayer, former principal hornist of the National Symphony. All of my students have been in top ensembles, and continue to enjoy playing today! Please contact me to start your lessons today!

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Jennie G.

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Jennie G.

Online

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$30
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About Alex G.

A freelance musician in New York and New Jersey, Alex Gertner has been teaching privately since 2013. Gertner has taught from beginners to students wanting to pursue music in college. As a performer he has played with many groups including the Montclair Orchestra, The Chelsea Symphony, Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, and various musicals. He believes that music can be fun, inspiring, and motivating.

About Alex

I am a freelance horn player residing in Teaneck, New Jersey. I received my Bachelor of Music from Virginia Commonwealth University, his Master of Music from the University of Connecticut, and an Artist's Diploma from Montclair State University. I have played in several groups in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania. Orchestras he plays with include the Montclair Orchestra, Park Avenue Chamber Symphony, Chelsea Symphony, and Garden State Philharmonic.I have played in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Kaufman Center, Symphony Space, Jorgensen Center, and the International Horn Symposium. As a soloist, I've performed at Carnegie Hall, Society of Musical Arts, and the Northeast Horn Workshop. I have had the opportunity to perform with artists including Solomiya Ivakhiv, Dionne Jackson, Bucky Pizza

relli, Donny McCaslin, and The Machine.I find great joy in performing and in teaching new students of the instrument. I would like to thank his family and friends for all the support that he has received.